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Make some noise toward positive change | Letter

During the April “Hands Off” protest in Jackson Township, I walked through the entire crowd with a small Revere Ware pot and stainless steel rod calmly but audibly tapping the noisemaker and inviting ... read more

Miami might extend relaxed noise-making rules to Overtown

Overtown may be the latest Miami neighborhood experimenting with relaxed noise rules under a city program that allows bars and entertainment venues to play music later into the night. The Overtown ... read more

Kissimmee approves stricter noise ordinance in downtown

Bars and restaurants must keep their noise at or below 85 decibels from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and gradually lower it later in the evening. read more

Raleigh Loses Nightlife Permit Lawsuit, Will Likely Review Noise Rules—Again

The City of Raleigh has been struggling with regulating noise since you could buy a cup of coffee for a dollar at the Morning Times—or even before. And last week, a Wake County Superior Court judge ... read more

Houston nightlife noise forcing residents to move, how HPD is cracking down on bar and nightclubs

Houston – Some Houstonians living near nightlife hotspots are hoping to see some relief, with recent crackdowns by the Houston Police Department’s Crime Protection Team Club Unit and other local law ... read more

Fremantle shows support for live music venues as noise complaints threatened future of popular bar Honky Tonk

The days of people moving in to live next to music venues and then forcing them to close over noise complaints may soon be numbered. read more

Greenville City Council considering changing certain bar restrictions

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Bars are easy to spot in Downtown Greenville. Now, city leaders are considering changes that could make it easier for more to open. Currently, as part of the Bar 2022 ... read more

Protests at women’s clinics prompt Grand Rapids to review noise rules

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The city of Grand Rapids is considering changes to its existing noise ordinance in response to complaints about excessive noise levels from protests near women’s medical facilities. read more